🏠 Where Should the Temple Be in a South-Facing House? Vastu Guide by Vastushalaa
A common question that worries many homeowners with a south-facing property is: “Where should we place the temple or prayer space?” In our previous discussion, we clarified how to identify whether a south-facing house is auspicious based on its entrance direction. Today, let’s understand the ideal placement of a temple inside such a home according to Vastu.
🧭 First, Check Your Entrance Direction
Before we dive into temple placement, let’s revisit a key Vastu rule:
If your south-facing home entrance lies before 180°, it is considered Vastu-compliant and potentially lucky. But if your entrance is after 180°, it may attract negative effects, especially related to male members and finances.
🛕 Best Directions for Temple Placement
Once your entrance is Vastu-correct, your temple can be placed in the following directions:
✅ Option 1: West Direction Temple
If you are placing your temple in the West zone, ensure you install Lakshmi Ji and Lord Ganesha’s idols. This brings balance in finance and happiness in family life.
You can also keep a photo or idol of your spiritual Guru here to enhance blessings.
✅ Option 2: North-East (Ishan) Corner
If your temple is in the North-East corner, it’s considered highly auspicious. This zone is ruled by divine energies. Here, you can install the Shiva Parivar – including Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Kartikeya, and Lord Ganesha together.
Placing a symbol of ॐ (Om) here can further increase the spiritual vibrations.
🕉️ What If You Don’t Do Regular Puja?
If you’re someone who doesn’t perform daily rituals, you can simply keep a clean and sacred symbol of your faith in the North-East area. This can be a religious symbol or mantra frame according to your belief system.
🚫 Common Mistake to Avoid – No Gods at the Main Door!
Many people, in an attempt to protect their home from Vastu defects, place images or idols of Hanuman Ji or other deities outside the main entrance, especially in south-facing homes.
This is a Vastu error. Gods are not doorkeepers (Dwarpalas). Their rightful place is inside the home, not outside guarding the entrance.
Avoid placing any God statue or picture at the entrance door, even with good intentions.
📌 Final Tip:
The temple is not just a structure, it’s a source of peace and divine energy in the home. Placing it in the wrong direction in a south-facing house can disturb that energy. So, make these decisions carefully and preferably after proper consultation.